🐚 What if the slowest fish in the sea had the smartest plan? Meet Skip, a tiny seahorse with a big brain. When braggy Abby the crab —a fiercely competitive crustacean— boasts one too many times about being the best at everything, Skip challenges her to a race. He doesn't stand a chance... unless he can out-think her on his way to victory. The Race on Mermaid Reef turns the classic fable The Tortoise and the Hare into a vibrant, undersea story in a fun-filled and adventure-packed picture book. Through witty rhymes, adorable sea creatures, and a twist ending , kids learn that perseverance and creative thinking matter more than speed or strength. Perfect for ages 4–8, this 36-page hardcover, paperback or eBook includes:    + A full-length illustrated story told in delightful poetry    + Fun science facts about ocean animals and ocean currents    + Downloadable math worksheets (for Kindergarten-1st grade or for 2nd-4th grade) to keep the learning going! 💡 Ideal for classrooms, bedtime reading, or any young explorer who loves clever characters and colorful adventures. Dive in and discover how Skip’s smart thinking—and steady perseverance—turns the tide! ------------------------- Featuring the fun and memorable sea creatures of MERMAID REEF Children's Books Series from Pull a Wagon Publishing: Mermaids Don't Fart - Mermaid's School of Art - Shrimp's Book of Fun Animal Facts - The Race on Mermaid Reef - Eel's Book of Mermaid Jokes Beautiful illustrations, memorable characers, and fun, rhyming text bring The Race on Mermaid Reef to life. Skip is a bit sneaky and Abby is very braggy. Although it's a bit predicatable WHO will win the race, the twist is in HOW he wins. Highly recommended for ages 4 to 8. Young readers will enjoy the competitive nature of the sea creatures and discover fun facts about them. The story encourages critical thinking and the development of strategic problem-solving skills. Tamara Rittershaus has crafted characters that children can relate to and an engaging plot that will excite them. The colorful illustrations bring the underwater world to life, captivating children and keeping them engrossed in the story. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend sharing it with children to teach them the importance of being strategic and working smart rather than hard. —Readers' Favorite Five-Star Review Tamara Rittershaus is a kid-lit editor specializing in picture books and poetry. An expat mom and a Montessori kindergarten teacher, Tamara lives with her tri-lingual family in Magdeburg, Germany. Tamara’s MERMAID REEF series includes picture books Mermaids Don’t Fart and The Race on Mermaid Reef (Abby the Braggy Crab), and early-reader comics Mermaid's School of Art, Eel’s Book of Mermaid Jokes and Shrimp’s Book of Fun Animal Facts. Tamara's picture book Marie’s Big Adieu speaks to the heart of every child who's said a "big goodbye" and moved away from a friend. Picture book Lockdown Drill at Superhero School helps calmly prepare students for a lockdown. Available in Spanish as Simulacro de Encierro en la Escuela De Superhéroes. Tamara is the creator of Jumpstart to Reading ABC: Learning the Alphabet with the Montessori Method. Learn more at www.PictureBookTamara.com Tamara is the founder of Pull a Wagon Publishing, a boutique publisher of children’s books that are engaging and educational. Visit PAWP at www.PullaWagon.com Abby the Crab ran up zigging and zagging. “I’m faster and better than you!” she was bragging. At the edge of the coral where Mermaid Reef ends is the everyday hangout of Skip and his friends. “Here comes trouble,” Skip whispered to Lola and Ray, “Let’s see what this braggart comes up with today.”